CHIRP Playlist: Saturday, October 1, 2011

Thanks to everyone who tuned in to my inaugural (internet) radio adventure on CHIRP Radio. If you’re interested to know what kind of music I play whenever I get three hours behind the controls of Chicago’s best radio station, then read on.  I’ll be back on the air on Saturday, October 8th, . . . → Read More: CHIRP Playlist: Saturday, October 1, 2011

The Fine Art Of Disturbing The Guests With Your Racket

There was a breakup a while ago, and the last straw was a Golden Smog song.

More specifically, the last straw was the inappropriate commentary related to me and the Golden Smog song that he felt it necessary to make in front of our friends. I remember thinking, For the umpteenth time he’s taking . . . → Read More: The Fine Art Of Disturbing The Guests With Your Racket

April in Review

So, Grooveshark was acting a bit wacky lately, and the handy little widget option went away, thus delaying my April mix. It’s back now, so have at it. The list is a bit short this month, as I haven’t been listening to a whole lot of new and interesting things. Thanks, cat . . . → Read More: April in Review

Concert Review: The Mountain Goats and Megafaun, Variety Playhouse, 4/7/11

Like Sarah, I was fortunate enough to catch the Mountain Goats and Megafaun last week. She wrote a great review. You should read it. Right now. I’ll wait.

That’s pretty much what happened at the show I saw in Atlanta last Thursday night. There were a few differences — for example, I’m pretty sure . . . → Read More: Concert Review: The Mountain Goats and Megafaun, Variety Playhouse, 4/7/11

Concert Review: The Mountain Goats and Megafaun, The Vic, 4/5/11

Photo by D.L. Anderson

The list of artists whose music actually moves me – breath caught in my throat, caught up in the story the lyrics tell, maybe even a little teary-eyed over a song or two – is pretty short.  You can probably guess most of the members of this elite club, as they’re frequent . . . → Read More: Concert Review: The Mountain Goats and Megafaun, The Vic, 4/5/11

This Week in Great Music: 4/4 – 4/10

This week’s got a lot of great shows on the calendar, and I’ll be at a couple of them.  Come find me and say hi at Tuesday’s Mountain Goats show (the Vic), or Friday’s Over the Rhine show (Lincoln Hall).  I’m hoping to make it to Lincoln Hall on Saturday for Sharon . . . → Read More: This Week in Great Music: 4/4 – 4/10